Complex grammar boosts your band score

English Grammar Tips

In the IELTS test using any of the conditionals in your writing and speaking will improve the calibre of the contents. The more complicated the conditional you use, the more impressive the substance of what you write or say will be. There are many examples which we will be dealing with in future posts but, today, let’s consider the use of the second conditional.     What is a second conditional? The second conditional (also called conditional type 2) is a structure used for talking about unreal situations. Below, there is a brief and general explanation of its … [Read more...]

IELTS Practice Tests

IELTS Practice Tests - One way to help you prepare for the IELTS exam is to invest in IELTS Practice Test books. These test you on all the IELTS skills of Reading, Writing, Listening and give you ideas for the topics in the Speaking Exam. The books will also give you the answers and an idea of the IELTS band you will achieve according to the score you obtain in the book’s tests. The more of these tests you try, the more accurate your answers will be, and in the Reading Tests especially, you will become more proficient at reading and understanding dense texts in a faster time. A very useful … [Read more...]

Best IELTS Essay Strategy

Preparing You for IELTS

Here's an article that I had been planning to write as well. When I found it i decided that it expressed almost I wanted to say so I decided to include it lock, stock and barrel. I hope you find it useful! CLICK HERE to see my views on what makes the Best IELTS Essay Strategy Recently a student asked me, "What is the best IELTS essay planning strategy?" I was so pleased to hear this question because it meant that this student understood the importance of planning before answering an IELTS Writing question and didn't want to just 'throw his ideas onto the page.' For all types of IELTS … [Read more...]